Europe’s State Aid rules: ‘No, for Air Malta; YES, for STMicroelectronics!’
Raphael Vassallo
Got that, folks? So the Commission automatically said ‘Yes’, to our tax-money being squandered on subsidies for Malta’s single largest, and most successful,...
The cruelty and illegality of cropping dogs’ ears | Alison Bezzina
Ear cropping for cosmetic purposes is a painful procedure performed on young puppies who are still developing both physically and emotionally
An unhappy run up to Christmas
Claudine Cassar

The last few days have been singularly unpleasant – and no, I am not referring to the ‘xenati’ at Xarabank on Friday evening or the subsequent...

The last few days have been singularly unpleasant – and...

Improving education: all together now
Evarist Bartolo

One of the first decisions that must be taken in education is to set up a task force to cut the red tape that is strangling teachers.

One of the first decisions that must be taken in education...

Schizoid nation
Raphael Vassallo

Nationalists celebrate their own little ‘national day’ on 21 September… Labour celebrate their version on December 13: and never the twain shall meet.

Nationalists celebrate their own little ‘national day’...

At last!
Claudine Cassar

PN has clearly done a good SWOT analysis before heading into its electoral campaign – it is playing to its strengths and also leveraging people’s fears...

PN has clearly done a good SWOT analysis before heading...

Reading survey: Malta deserves better
Evarist Bartolo

Our teachers and head teachers are suffering from reform fatigue

Our teachers and head teachers are suffering from reform...

And for the next act...
Michael Falzon

Gonzi’s speech was a justification of all that he did with a ‘je ne regrette rien’ underlying message – no Brazilian gaffes, of course!

Gonzi’s speech was a justification of all that he did...

Always ask: why?
Saviour Balzan

I would imagine and still hope that he takes political decisions for the general good and not for electoral reasons. I would like to believe that Gonzi is...

I would imagine and still hope that he takes political...

Joe Azzopardi – the Montesin the PN depends upon
Saviour Balzan

Azzopardi is right to think his future under a Labour government is...

Azzopardi is right to think his future under a Labour...

Wading in the water
James Debono

As Anglu Farrugia literally waded in the water, Simon Busuttil could not resist playing the populist card and stoke the fears of Labour increasing water bills,...

As Anglu Farrugia literally waded in the water, Simon...

Election’s funny season opens with a bang
Jurgen Balzan

After such a big bang and with the electoral campaign still in its infancy, we...

After such a big bang and with the electoral campaign still...

What Commission? What Administration? What Justice?
Raphael Vassallo

Can anybody explain to me what the role of this thing called the “Commission...

Can anybody explain to me what the role of this thing...

Tax cuts: the social obscenity
James Debono

It is the anti-social, regressive and unsustainable tax cut – not Franco Debono – which is the elephant in the room.

It is the anti-social, regressive and unsustainable tax cut...

Seeing through them
Saviour Balzan

The Maltese courts have finally passed judgement on a tract of developed land which was embroiled in the ‘free plots for permits’ corruption of the 80s.

The Maltese courts have finally passed judgement on a tract...

Why is the prosecution still in the hands of the police?
Raphael Vassallo

I have a small niggling question to ask in the midst of all this political...

I have a small niggling question to ask in the midst of all...

Saviour Balzan's videoblog
Saviour Balzan

It's the eve of a momentous vote inside the House of Representatives.

It's the eve of a momentous vote inside the House of...

Different Facebook profiles that may confuse you
Conrad Bugeja

You may want to start marketing on Facebook though you might be confused as to...

You may want to start marketing on Facebook though you...

No time for jubilation
Saviour Balzan

Saviour Balzan on why Nikki Dimech should not have been a candidate in the first place

Saviour Balzan on why Nikki Dimech should not have been a...

How relevant is the budget?
Michael Falzon

The annual budget speech and the measures announced in it are obviously a fiscal exercise.

The annual budget speech and the measures announced in it...